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Giving Tuesday is a global movement that encourages people to support organizations in need through charitable donations, volunteering, and acts of kindness. It begins the Tuesday after Black Friday and offers an opportunity for communities to unite and give back. Although Giving Tuesday has not officially begun, we have launched our campaign early to help meet our goal.

This year, our department aims to raise $2,000. Even small contributions, such as $5.00, help us move closer to this goal. Compared to neighboring counties, our local funding is less than a quarter of what other fire departments receive. Despite this limited funding, we respond to the same types of emergencies and face greater challenges in acquiring new fire equipment. We are currently seeking to replace our primary fire engine, but the cost for a new engine is approximately one million dollars, which is difficult for us to obtain. While we conduct several fundraisers throughout the year, covering operational expenses remains a substantial challenge.

Your support, regardless of amount, plays a significant role in advancing our mission to protect our community, serve its residents, and assist neighboring areas when needed.

The Crisfield Volunteer Fire Department serves Crisfield and the surrounding communities by responding to a wide range of emergencies. Our responsibilities go beyond traditional firefighting and include automobile accidents, structure fires, electrical hazards, fire alarm activations, and other incidents.

As a waterfront community, we are also responsible for safeguarding those who live, work, and spend time on our local waterways. Our department responds to vessels in distress and provides emergency services for water rescues. These situations demand specialized marine equipment, reliable boats, and trained personnel.

Our commitment to public safety covers prevention, education, and preparedness. We make a consistent effort to educate our community, increase awareness, and teach residents how to recognize hazards and prevent emergencies before they happen. Through public outreach, we aim to reduce avoidable incidents and make our community safer. Preventing emergencies is one of our most important achievements.

Operating a volunteer fire department requires significant financial resources. Essential supplies, emergency equipment, firefighter protective gear, rescue tools, marine equipment, routine maintenance, and unexpected repairs are all necessary expenses to keep us ready.

Recently, our Marine 2 unit required extensive repairs, new night-vision equipment, and replacement of its outboard engines. The engine replacement alone cost nearly $50,000. These investments are crucial for providing emergency services and ensuring the safety of our firefighters and the public.

Your donation helps provide our volunteers with the equipment, supplies, and protective gear needed to perform their duties safely and effectively. Every contribution supports our ongoing readiness and enables us to continue offering vital emergency services.

We ask you to consider supporting the Crisfield Volunteer Fire Department this Giving Tuesday. Your donation not only supports our department but helps protect neighbors, families, friends, visitors, and the entire community.

Our volunteers dedicate their time and effort to serving others. Your generosity gives them the tools and resources they need to fulfill this commitment.

We thank everyone who has supported the department through the years. Your ongoing support and trust mean a great deal to our volunteers. By working together, we can keep our department prepared, our volunteers protected, and our community safer.

Crisfield Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.

Protecting Our Community Since 1874

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